Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Blood Donation?You don’t need a special reason to give blood with the American Red Cross as long as you have a reason that is important to you. Whatever the reason, the ...
The post Quiz: How Much Do You Know...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - February 19, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Blood blood donation give blood Platelet Donation platelets Source Type: news

African-American History Month: Honoring Steve Bullock This African-American History Month, we are honoring black men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. ...
The post...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - February 19, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: History Acting President African American African American History Month Black History Month Steve Bullock Steve Bullock and Red Cross Source Type: news

Love and Deployment: Q & A with George and Kathy DoranGeorge and Kathy Doran are no strangers to being separated by time, distance and work. Before retiring in 2007, George traveled all over the world as a member of the Air ...
The post Love and...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - February 13, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Uncategorized Air Force deployment kuwait military SAF service to the armed forces valentine valentine's day Source Type: news

African-American History Month: Honoring Gwen T. JacksonThis African-American history month, we are honoring black men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. This ...
The post...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - February 12, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: History African American African American History Month Black History Month gwen jackson Gwen Jackson and the American Red Cross gwen t. jackson Gwen T. Jackson and the American Red Cross Source Type: news

Need a Valentine ’s Day Idea? Red Cross Cards to Share on Social MediaSince Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, we’ve created some special cards for you to share on social media. This year we tapped into our archives for valentine inspiration....
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - February 9, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Fun blood donor disaster relief home fire campaign Red Cross Red Crescent Network Safety Apps valentine's day Valentine's Day Cards Source Type: news

African-American History Month: Honoring Frederick DouglassThis African-American history month, we are honoring African-American men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. This ...
The...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - February 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: History African American History Month Black History Month clara barton frederick douglass Frederick Douglass and American Red Cross Frederick Douglass and Clara Barton Source Type: news

6 Tips to Tailgate Safely During the Big GameOn Sunday, Feb. 4, millions of viewers will be tuning in to watch the Eagles and the Patriots face off in the U.S. Bank Stadium. Tensions will be high, and ...
The post 6 Tips to Tailgate Safely...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - January 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Health & Safety big game emergency app events first aid app flu football large scale events Preparedness red cross tailgating Source Type: news

My First Deployment: The Experiences That Made it WorthwhileSIPR, NAVCENT, AFSB, CJTF, DFAC … the list could go on. Acronyms that I had never heard of until six months ago. Now schooled in the language of military acronyms, ...
The post My First Deployment:...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - January 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Military Support deployment deployment with Red Cross SAF service members service to armed forces supporting military supporting our troops Source Type: news

So You ’ve Got the Flu. Now What?Chills, a high fever and severe body aches. These are just a few of the symptoms that are associated with the flu. Trust me, I’ve been there. Initially, I thought ...
The post So You’ve...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - January 19, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Victoria Ward Tags: Health & Safety Preparedness first aid app flu flu safety red cross Source Type: news

How Red Cross Teams Around the Globe Use Social Media for GoodSocial media has become an integral part of people’s lives and many expect to find the latest information on social channels after a disaster happens. Red Cross and Red Crescent ...
The post How...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - December 28, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Beth Pullias Tags: International facebook innovation national societies Red Cross Societies Social Media twitter Source Type: news

Natural Disasters of 2017 in PhotosThis year we witnessed a number of devastating, record-breaking natural disasters sweep across the United States and the world. With each event, the Red Cross and its partners worked tirelessly...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - December 26, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster california wildfire hurricane Hurricane Harvey Hurricane Maria Hurricane Maria volunteer natural disaster photos of natural disasters 2017 Red Cross volunteers Source Type: news

Four Tips for Throwing a Holiday Party Without PowerFor the last two years, my husband and I have hosted a small holiday party at our home. We make chili, provide all the toppings and serve appetizers. My friends ...
The post Four Tips for Throwing a...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - December 21, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Health & Safety Holiday emergency kit holiday safety tips party Power Outage Red Cross Emergency app Source Type: news

WWII Red Cross Volunteer Evacuated to San Diego Wildfire ShelterWritten by Amy Laurel Hegy, American Red Cross volunteer, and originally appeared on RedCross.org As a young woman during World War II, Esme Griffiths gave her heart to the British Red ...
The post...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - December 18, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster Volunteers california wildfire California wildfire evacuee lilac fire Red Cross volunteer Source Type: news

Former Donut Dollie Celebrates 105th BirthdayStory by Peter Macias, Director of Communications for Service to the Armed Forces Birthday celebrations are special. Each year these celebrations help us recognize our impact and special place in...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - December 7, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: History Military Support Volunteers Donut Dollies Red Cross Donut Dollie Red Cross volunteer service to armed forces World War II volunteer Source Type: news

Compassion After a Home Fire: These Are the Moments That MatterStory and photo by Cindy Huge, an American Red Cross Public Affairs volunteer A neighbor asked me where I was going at 10:30 p.m. My answer was “to help several ...
The post Compassion After a...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - December 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster apartment fire helping home fire victims Red Cross responds to home fire responding to home fire Source Type: news

In the Spirit of #GivingTuesday: What Are You Thankful for This Year?We have a lot to be thankful for this year – in the past few months alone we’ve seen our volunteers, donors and supporters rally together to help in a ...
The post In the Spirit of #GivingTuesday:...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - November 27, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Holiday #givewithmeaning Giving Tuesday holiday season Red Cross mission thankful Volunteers Source Type: news

How Tax Reform May Impact CharitiesAs tax reform continues to be front and center on Capitol Hill, the American Red Cross and other organizations have taken a closer look at how proposed legislation may impact ...
The post How Tax...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - November 13, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Development charitable giving proposed tax reform tax deductions tax reform and charities Source Type: news

SS Red Cross Offers Aid at Outbreak of World War IA True Demonstration of Impartial Humanitarianism At the outbreak of the Great War, the American Red Cross announced a special appeal to fund a hospital relief ship bound for Europe. ...
The post SS...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - November 1, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: History Military Support Mercy Ship nurses Red Cross Nurses SS Red Cross world war I WWI Source Type: news

Ukulele Kids Club Brings Healing Powers of Music to a Red Cross ShelterStory and photos by Chris Genin, American Red Cross volunteer Shelter residents and volunteers gathered to the sound of a live band, featuring the ukulele, playing at the Greenspoint Mall ...
The...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - October 13, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster children in shelters Hurricane Harvey music therapy teaching music to children ukulele Ukulele Kids Club Source Type: news

Back-to-school: 6 Pro Tips for Teachers and StudentsIt’s officially that time of year again: back-to-school. We know many of you may be getting your little ones ready for their first day, or settling into the groove of ...
The post Back-to-school: 6...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - August 22, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Taelor Duckworth Tags: Fun Health & Safety Back to school health and safety Preparedness school emergencies school safety Source Type: news

Answering a Home Fire Call in L.A.Editor’s note: A version of this story originally appeared on the Red Cross Los Angeles Region blog. Story by Joseph Edwards, California Safe Corps and Disaster Action Team Volunteer. The...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - August 17, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster Home Fire DAT team disaster action team home fire campaign los angeles Red Cross LA Source Type: news

What kind of fire safety volunteer are you?As we get ready to Sound the Alarm to end home fires this fall, we’ll be needing help from volunteers just like you. Have you ever wondered what volunteer job ...
The post What kind of fire...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - August 11, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Fun Home Fire fire safety quiz volunteer Source Type: news

Help End the #BloodEmergency: Be a Lifesaving Hero like Merrick TanEditor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared on the Red Cross National Capital Region blog. Story by Clarice Nassif Ransom. Photo courtesy of Merrick Tan. Your Help is ...
The post...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - August 7, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Blood blood donation blood donor Emergency Need Merrick Tan red cross Source Type: news

Why the Red Cross Responds to Home FiresMay 1969. Dayton, Ohio. American Red Cross photo by Rudolph Vetter. Each night while you and I are sleeping, there are families across the country who wake up to smoke, ...
The post Why the Red...
{This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)Source: Red Cross Chat - August 3, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Taelor Duckworth Tags: Disaster History Home Fire fire safety HFC home fire campaign red cross Sound the Alarm Source Type: news